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I have a NEC Multispin CDR-c302 (SCSI device) that I have used with an Adaptec 2940 adapter under Win95, Win98, & WinNT. I want to move to W2k; however, W2k will not recognize the NEC. When W2k boots it loops during the recognition phase. The only way I can use W2k is with the NEC removed from the system. The vender, NEC, is of no help since they refuse assistance once a device is out of warranty. I have tried for apprx 2 years to find a solution to this problem or to find another user of the MultiSpin to no avail. Usually, responses involve the question of obtaining a driver which no one seems to have. Is there a requirement for a driver in addition to the Adaptec 2940 driver to operate SCSI devices? Any assistance in this matter will be greatly appreciated

James: First, I want to relay my gratitude to you for responding to my message. I have been fraustrated for 6 months with this problem and none of the "expert" forums could provide any help. You have provided the first real, possible assistance. Thank You Very Much!! Secondly, It a good thing that you did decide not to use the 2940. I have, been trying to use W2k/2940/NEC (as stated above) to no avail. In fact, I have regressed to NT 4 so that I could continue to use my SCSI devices (I have 6 devices on my chain.), the NEC library is of value to me. By the way, XP/2940/NEC will not work either! I think I will acquire a USB to SCSI adapter and give it a try. Thanks Again

Re: Shuffling of CDs Yes, the shuffling took place under W95, W98, WinNT, and W2k. It must be the 2940. However, with W2k it shuffles, and shuffles, and never stops, it bassically hangs the system. I assume you do not have that problem using the USB conversion.

James: Thank You for your response. Did W2k recognize your NEC before or after you converted to USB-SCSI?

Cossie: Logitec made a parallel port cam that will work only on LPT1 under NT4. I don't know whether Logitec still sells or supports it. I picked up one (including software) at the last Pomona Computer Show for $5.00. At that time, there were at least a hundred of them available. Good Luck.